Fire Department Hanging Alarm Bell

Name/Title

Fire Department Hanging Alarm Bell

Entry/Object ID

1981.178.1

Description

Acc. No. 81.178.1 Subject Category: Fire Department Equipment Date or period: Object: Alarm bell Description: Hanging wall bell, held in place by an elaborate brass thumb screw. Circular brass bell mounted on an iron base which contains bell’s mechanism. Two electric connections protruding from rear. Size: It has a black base two inches thick, The bell is approximately 2¼" in depth. The circumference is approximately 33". History of Object: It was used by the Alameda Fire Department. Acquired from: Alameda Fire Department Date: